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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,366.34, 36,385.46 and 14,266.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,366.34, 36,385.46 and 14,266.80 is: 19,688.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,366.34 : 36,385.46 = 14,266.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,366.34/36,385.46 = 14,266.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,366.34x = 36,385.46 × 14,266.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,366.34x = 519,104,080.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,104,080.73/26,366.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,688.14

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